Moving to Zimbabwe from Angola
What to Expect
Considering a move from Angola to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Angola to Zimbabwe, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Angola.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Angola performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Angola generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Zimbabwe generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.
Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Luanda | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Luanda | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Zimbabwe. To live, work, or study long-term in Zimbabwe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zimbabwe's immigration authority.
Angola passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Angola
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Angola performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Angola?
Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Angola?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?
The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.
Compare further: Angola vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
AO
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,795,287 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Angolan Kwanza (AOA) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Portuguese | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +244 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |